When one reads about the way in which Bibi backtracked on the Kotel agreement and the disgraceful manner in which the Women of the Wall are treated by the police and security personnel, one could be mistaken for believing that Reform Judaism is having a bad time of it in Israel. If you add to that the dislike that many feel for Israel's right-wing/religious coalition … [Read more...] about Reform Judaism in Israel: an amazing success story, by Rabbi Micky Boyden
Marriage freedom
NEW public opinion studies on marriage freedom in Israel
Exploring Israel's Jewish and Arab sectors, as well as the Zionist Orthodox community This week, new perspectives regarding Israelis’ views on marriage freedom and related issues were presented to the public. After years of polling Jewish public opinion, Hiddush initiated a special study of both Israel’s Jewish sector and its Arab sector, and its findings were released … [Read more...] about NEW public opinion studies on marriage freedom in Israel
‘Love revolution on Tu Be’av: 74% of Israeli public want egalitarian marriage’ by Ariane Mandell
Originally posted on the Jerusalem Post HERE A new study released Thursday morning reveals that 74 percent of Israel's Jewish public is interested in having an egalitarian wedding ceremony, with an exchange of rings that carries mutual and equal obligations between spouses. Just 26% are in opposition. The survey, conducted by the Smith institute for the NGO Hiddush: For … [Read more...] about ‘Love revolution on Tu Be’av: 74% of Israeli public want egalitarian marriage’ by Ariane Mandell
From The Pluralist, a publication of the Israel Religious Action Center: Closing Marriage Loopholes
Victory for LGBT Rights on Pride Month Dear Friends, Iris and Anna, citizens of Russia, met in 2006 and fell in love. As same-sex marriage is not an option in Russia, they tied the knot in Denmark in 2013 when it became legal for non-citizens to marry there. With one dream accomplished, Iris felt ready to fulfill her calling to live as a Jew in Israel. Anna, who is not … [Read more...] about From The Pluralist, a publication of the Israel Religious Action Center: Closing Marriage Loopholes
71% of Israelis attach importance to Marriage and Divorce Freedom
Having been immersed for some decades now in Israel-Diaspora relations, I often reflect upon a short story that Martin Buber included in his iconic “Tales of the Chassidic Masters;” one Jew asks his friend, Yankel, do you love me? And Yankel responds, Moishe, how can you ask such a question? Of course I love you. Moishe replies: But Yankel, how can you say that you love me if … [Read more...] about 71% of Israelis attach importance to Marriage and Divorce Freedom